The winners of IGN's Black Beta Select Awards for 2012 were revealed at IGN Australia's biggest ever event on Friday, February 1, 2013. More than 500 gamers and members of the Australian industry descended on Sydney's National Maritime Museum for an evening of gaming, socialising, eating and drinking. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.

Even if you missed out on the event, you can check out the winners below. During the voting phase, more than 88,000 votes were cast across the 11 categories. In addition to the winners, we've also listed the top three games in terms of
votes so you can get a feel for which titles were in the running in
each category.

Thanks to everyone who voted and for your support
of the BBSAs!

Best Visual Design

Top 3: Assassin's Creed III, Borderlands 2, Halo 4

winner: halo 4

Best Audio Design

Top 3: Halo 4, Mass Effect 3, Max Payne 3

winner: Mass Effect 3

Best Original Game

Top 3: DayZ, Dishonored, The Walking Dead

winner: Dishonored

Best Storytelling

Top 3: Far Cry 3, Mass Effect 3, The Walking Dead

winner: The Walking Dead

Best Online / Multiplayer game

Top 3: Borderlands 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Halo 4

winner: Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Best Aussie / NZ-made game

Top 3: Mass Effect Infiltrator, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Rugby League Live 2